September 11 (Thursday) Chinese Multinationals Case: Haier: Taking a Chinese Company Global HBS Case 9-706-401 September 18 (Thursday) Russian Multinationals Guest Lecturer - Stav Fainshmidt Case: Gaz Group Russia: The Gazelle Light Commercial Truck; Ivey Case 9B13M104 September 25 (Thursday) TBD October 2 (Thursday) Indian Multinationals Case: House of Tata: Acquiring a Global Footprint HBS Case 9-708-446 October 9 (Thursday) Individual Company Analyses Due Case: The Indian Tiger Prowls in Africa: Bharti
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Adolf Coors Case Questions 1. Why did the U.S. brewing industry consolidate? The U.S. brewing industry consolidated because of declining beer prices but increasing input costs‚ differentiation‚ and intensified advertising. The larger brewers could withstand the pressure of declining beer prices as the demand grew with increasing input costs by expanding distribution and thus‚ their market. They also opened new distribution centers to lower transportation costs. The larger brewers also began differentiating
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Chapter 3 Starbucks Case I. Answer the following two questions: 1. Assume now you are in the context of what is described in the case‚ how can you challenge Schultz’s business model? Justify your argument. (10 pts) Howard Schultz actually has a really good business plan in our opinion‚ one that is actually very difficult to find an aspect to challenge. Any problem that has risen with it‚ Schultz has taken the necessary steps to correct it. For example‚ when the finances of the company as well as
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Ch. 3 Study Questions 1. Discuss the rationale for the economic regulations of transportation The reason for the economic regulations of transportation is to create the monopolistic industry into a more competitive one where prices will be more reasonable for the consumer as transportation is very important to the movement of everyday goods. The government in turn will determine if a firm can enter an industry; determine which market(s) a firm can serve in that industry; and determine the prices
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CASE STUDY QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 1.What are the inuts‚processing‚ and outputs of UPS’s package tracking system? Ans. Using a handheld computer (DIAD )‚ UPS drivers automatically capture customers’ signatures along with pickup‚ delivery‚ and time-card information. The drivers then place the DIAD into their truck’s vehicle adapter‚ an information-transmitting device that is connected to the cellular telephone network. Package tracking information is then transmitted to UPS’s computer network for storage
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Case Assignments Case 1: An ERP Story 1. What are the project’s main characteristics and challenges identified by Jean Roberge? 2. In your opinion‚ does the project have other characteristics or challenges that Jean Roberge did not identify but should also be taken into account? Case 2: Mrs. Field Cookies 1. Describe and evaluate the role of information technology at Mrs. Fields Cookies in terms of the following: a. IT architecture b. IT and Organization
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Case Preparation Questions Cola Wars Continue: Coke and Pepsi 1. Why is the soft drink industry so profitable? 2. Compare the economics of the concentrate business to the bottling business: Why is the profitability so different? 3. How has the competition between Coke and Pepsi affected the industry’s profits? 4. Can Coke and Pepsi sustain their profits in the wake of flattening demand and the growing popularity of non-carbonated drinks? Zara: Fast Fashion 1. How specifically
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QUESTIONS 1. Explain the importance of risk adjustment in the capital budgeting allocation process by answering the following questions. a. Explain why risk adjustments are important and how they can affect firm value. Without the correct risk adjustment the firms stock will lose value by taking on high risk projects. The firm could also be considered uncompetitive if they reject low cost/low risk projects. b. Explain how the single hurdle rate currently used by Northern Forest Products can change
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2. Which boarding scenario among the different ones proposed would you recommend for implementation? Why? These are some recommendations we think Southwest should implement: Putting more effort in educating customers on the boarding procedure Make sure to board families with children first As we know a lot of passenger especially new passengers are not familiar with the boarding process and this might cause delays. So by explaining them from the beginning what they can expect next or should
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1. Why did Irving Fisher believe that stock prices had reached a permanently high plateau? 2. Why did the stock market crash in 1929? 3. Why did influential individuals like Fisher‚ Keynes and Rockefeller believe that the downturn would only be temporary? 1. What role did Bear’s culture play in its positioning vis-à-vis its competitors‚ and what role might that culture have played in its demise? 2. 2. How did Bear’s potential collapse differ from that of LTCM in the eyes of the Federal Reserve
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